22.5.1 - Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)
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What does TBM stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what these machines are primarily used for.
Name one benefit of using Autonomous TBMs.
💡 Hint: Think about the safety implications of automation.
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What does TBM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the full form of this crucial machinery.
Autonomous TBMs operate without human supervision.
💡 Hint: Consider what autonomy means in engineering.
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Evaluate the implications of using Autonomous TBMs in an environmentally sensitive area. What considerations would you need to account for?
💡 Hint: Consider both the operational aspects and environmental regulations.
Given the benefits of continuous operation of TBMs, propose a scenario in which this would be most advantageous. What factors would support this case?
💡 Hint: Think about project timelines and urban planning.
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